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Eureka!

Eureka!

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Welcome to Eureka!, the show that gets under the skin of science with questions that really matter! Join science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real-life scientist Dr Michael Brooks every week as they dissect some of the universe’s most puzzling questions with the help of the world’s leading experts. From alien invasions and AI robot takeovers, to face transplants and talking animals, Rick and Michael are getting to the bottom of it all! Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode.

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Eureka! - We’re taking a break… Back soon!
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05/24/23 • 0 min

We’re taking a break from Eureka for the time being. We love making the show and we’re hoping to resume soon - so keep your eyes peeled for a new season. In the meantime, please enjoy our back catalogue, there are about sixty episodes ready for you to get stuck into. We’ll see you soon!

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Eureka! - Why do we need leaders?
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05/03/23 • 57 min

With the coronation just around the corner, we’ve decided to dig into the science behind leadership. We examine the history of leadership and how events like WWI have had an impact on our relationship with leaders. We also look at what personality traits make a good leader and we find out whether society is evolving beyond the need for leadership...


Special thanks to today’s expert, Professor André Spicer.


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This week, we take a closer look at the fascinating world of astrology and consider how it has managed to maintain its popularity in the age of science. We find out how astrology historically interacted with science, why decision fatigue can make it so appealing and how some businesses use astrology to make choices. Michael also shares a fascinating way that the month you are born CAN have an impact on your life (with some scientific evidence to back it up) and we find out whether astrology is actually doing anyone any harm...


Special thanks to today's expert, Mystic Michael.


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Eureka! - What makes a great father?
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04/12/23 • 45 min

Rick has recently become a father, so this week we are on a mission to make him the best parent possible. We get some advice on the best ways to bond with a child and we look at how the role of fathers has evolved throughout history. We also look into the benefits of having a good father and we take a look at the fascinating ways your brain and hormones change when you become a Dad!


Special thanks to today’s expert, Anna Machin.


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Eureka! - What are evolution’s greatest hits?
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04/05/23 • 53 min

It's time to delve into one of science’s most fascinating discoveries of all time: evolution! This week, we revel in ten of our favourite organisms and look at how they’ve evolved in amazing ways. We uncover the plants that have developed the ability to hunt, the mould that can navigate its way through a maze (despite not even having a brain) and the ants that can take down a chicken. There’s some seriously freaky stuff out there and this episode will have you thinking ‘wtf’ from start to finish - in a good way, of course.

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Eureka! - Is the metaverse going to be sh*t?
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03/29/23 • 42 min

It’s undeniable that technology is creeping further and further into our lives - but are we going to end up living inside a virtual reality? Mark Zuckerberg certainly hopes so.


This episode, we uncover what the metaverse might look like, we examine some of its potential benefits (and take a critical view of just how good they actually are) and we consider some of the drawbacks. We also discover how close the metaverse is to becoming a reality and we find out whether anyone actually wants any of this in the first place...


Special thanks to today’s expert, Professor Victoria Baines.


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Eureka! - What’s the use of a broken heart?
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03/22/23 • 54 min

All of us (except Michael) have had our hearts broken at some point - but why does it hurt so much? And what is the evolutionary purpose of all that pain? This week we’re finding out exactly what goes on in our bodies when we experience heartache, whether we might be able to cure a broken heart and if it’s possible to actually die from heartbreak.


Special thanks to today’s expert, Associate Professor Mary-Frances O’Connor.


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This week we find out about the weird and wonderful world of bioelectricity and how we might be able to use electricity to aid us... We hear about some unfortunate electric fish who have been used for prolapsed anuses, we consider whether electricity could be used for cancer treatments and wound healing, and we find out what the future of the field looks like. Our expert also shares her experience of having her brain ‘zapped’ and Michael shows us his own brain hacking equipment.

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Eureka! - Introducing: The Luke & Pete Show!
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02/22/23 • 33 min

This week, we want to introduce you to one of our favourite podcasts: The Luke and Pete Show. Join Luke Moore and Pete Donaldson for an unplanned half an hour every Monday and Thursday where they talk about just about anything, from UFOs, to AI and Ancient History. In this episode, Pete recounts a story from his holiday, where he came face to face with death and Luke rejoices about some American bin men.


Look out for a new episode of Eureka next week!


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Eureka! - Will the next war be about water?
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08/17/22 • 36 min

As the heat wave rages on, we’re exploring whether water shortages could lead to the next war. We’re finding out how scarce drinking water actually is, how climate change is having an impact and whether desalination could be the answer!

Special thanks to today’s expert, Dr Benjamin Pohl.


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FAQ

How many episodes does Eureka! have?

Eureka! currently has 63 episodes available.

What topics does Eureka! cover?

The podcast is about Sociology, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Genetics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Psychology, Astronomy, Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Climate Change, Podcasts, Technology, Science, Physics and Biology.

What is the most popular episode on Eureka!?

The episode title 'Will we ever use nuclear fusion power?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Eureka!?

The average episode length on Eureka! is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Eureka! released?

Episodes of Eureka! are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Eureka!?

The first episode of Eureka! was released on Mar 2, 2022.

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